US Bridges

SR 901 over Over Coal Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · Village of Ranshaw · Structure no. 000000000029131

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,723
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 901 over Over Coal Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 901 over Over Coal Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,169 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 901
CrossesOver Coal Run
LocationVillage of Ranshaw
RouteState Highway 901
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78836, -76.52169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2024)
Projected traffic5,169 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 901 over Over Coal Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 901 over Over Coal Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 901 over Over Coal Run carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 901 over Over Coal Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 901 over Over Coal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.